written and spoken word in sunderland/the north east

The north-east has a great culture around the written and spoken word. Here are just some of the regular nights in the region (not including our own Holmeside Writers, which has it's own page)

king ink

Sunderland's own open mic night: all welcome. Come along just to listen, or to read to a supportive and welcome audience. Takes place on the second Thursday of every month, 7pm-9pm in the mighty Pop Recs, Sunderland [MAP].